The porsche 917 is a sports prototype race car developed by german manufacturer porsche. Porsche museums own publishing company was given the international historic award in the publication of the year category. See more ideas about porsche, video new and race cars. The book includes the history leading to the 917 and the partnership between porsche, gulf and jw automotive engineering. Oct 01, 2017 engine code 917 021, as the outlet reports, has been with the car for numerous years. The 917 engine initially had 520 horsepower, could do the zero to 60 miles per hour 96.
Gulf 917 by jay gillotti dalton watson fine books homepage. Porsche 917 part 1 gunnar racing restoration youtube. Lastminute clarifications will make this book all the more interesting. This le manswinning porsche 917 was a onehit wonder. Porsche 917021 the fabulous story german edition cars. This magnificent book tells the story of the most important porsche 917 of all the one that gave porsche its first. But only two 917s had ever been registered for the road, until now, and one of those chassis number 917. These 5 books belong on every porsche enthusiasts shelf.
Thats why theyre in the process of finalising the texts. Mark donohue porsche 917 10k 1972 scca can am racing mosport duration. Mar 06, 2007 porsche 917 021 spa francorchamps duration. In 1970, the worlds greatest sports car race was ravaged by periods of torrential rain, but through it all came 917023, driven by hans herrmann and richard attwood. Forty years in the history of the porsche 917021 described by an enthralling investigation that includes a journey to the heart of deepest germany, trips to stuttgart and hamburg as well as the black forest, the moselle region and the rhine. Porsche 917 gulf 24 hours of le mans fuijimi 124 car model duration.
Book presentation forty years in the history of the porsche 917021 described by an enthralling investigation that includes a journey to the heart of deepest germany, trips to stuttgart and hamburg as well as the black forest, the moselle region and the rhine. Nov 06, 2006 the following year, the 917 gave porsche its firstever win at le mans and repeated the result in 1971. The cars profiled in the book were instrumental in porsche s taking of the 1970 and 1971 world sportscar championship titles as the gulf porsche 917s won 11. The story of the porsche 917 s exceptional restoration and its return to the track will give the reader neverbefore published insights into one of the greatest racing cars in the history of motor racing. On page 177, 917021 was also known as the other psychedelic 917 having the green purple lemans hippy livery and similar livery in yellow and red. Allegedly rebuilt using chassis 917 012 reissued as 917 021 so this can be considered a 917 012 021, old 021 damaged frame was probably sold in 1973 with bodywork but no engine to manfred freisinger porsche spares dealer, then sold to joachim grossmann in 1975 and restoredconverted as a road legal vehicle plate cwk 917 in 1977, sold to.
In 2008 vincent gaye was fortunate enough to acquire the porsche 917021. After kyalami 1970 it was dismantled and parts of this car and parts of exgulf 917 015 were used to built 917 01 021 which was the spyder car used by wihuri in 1971 interserie and driven by leo kinnunen. Jacques breuer raymond collignon 324 sheets more than 500 color and bw illustrations foreword by gijs van lennep year. This magnificent book tells the story of the most important porsche 917 of all the one that gave porsche its first victory in the le mans 24 hours. Porsche 917021 the fabulous story english edition autos. As addition to his luxury book on the 69 porsche 917 chassis this pure pictorial by laurent. Iconic liveries included gulf, martini and kremer hippie cars, but the most famous 917 must be the redandwhite shorttail painted in the familys own porsche salzburg dealership colours. Porsche built a few more open cars, the 917 10 and 917 30, to compete in the interseries in europe and canam in north america. In 1969, the porsche 917 was a scary bit of racecar. Porsche 917021, the subject of a new book by jacques breuer and raymond collignon, tells the story of the other hippie porsche 917k. Forty years in the history of the porsche 917021 described by an enthralling investigation that includes a journey to the heart of deepest. In 1970 was converted into a 917 k k stay for kurzheck, short in german, painted in white with blue stripes and sold to. Porsche 917 the autobiography of 917023 porter press. This video footage was shot to accompany the book porsche 917 021 the fabulous story.
In 1970, the worlds greatest sports car race was ravaged by periods of torrential rain, but through it all came 917 023, driven by hans herrmann and richard attwood. Jun 01, 2015 this magnificent book tells the story of the most important porsche 917 of all the one that gave porsche its first victory in the le mans 24 hours. The numbers are limited and thats why you are the first to be told about the online site on which you can order this eagerlyawaited book. They havent forgotten you, but to bring out a book like porsche 917021, the fabulous story means that they must be precise and accurate in every respect. When they crashed, they broke in half, right in the middle. In 1970 the worlds greatest sports car race was ravaged by periods of torrential rain but through it all came 917 023, driven by hans herrmann and richard attwood, to achieve a landmark.
The porsche 917 is a sports prototype race car developed by german. The porsche 917k racing at one of the most iconic race tracks in the world. Additional 917021 race history info can be seen in the 917 porsche book by reynald hezard, with forward by vic elford. This is porsche 917021 the fabulous story book by daniel fery on vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who.
Porsche 917021 the fabulous story part 1 music pro scores. But for that price, the new owner, as motor authority reports, received one of the most iconic vehicles in the world, the extra frame, and enough documentation on the vehicle. Porsche 917 the autobiography of 917023 by ian wagstaff. Jun 03, 20 this porsche 917 025 was built for porsche ag as a longtail version. The work in question was a comprehensive reference book relating to the legendary porsche 917. Porsche 917 the autobiography of 917023 home facebook. World sports racing prototypes porsche 917 chassis numbers. The real story of 917021 the porsche 917, chassis number 021, was built in 1969 and was part of the first batch of twentyfive 917s. The cars and drivers in studio, renowned automotive photographer and director jeff zwart follows up his awardwinning book, porsche rennsport, with exquisitely rendered images of 17 of the most beautiful and historic 917s. This most important porsche 917 of all the one that gave porsche its first victory in the le mans 24 hours. See good deals, great deals and more on a porsche panamera in fairfax, va.
The numbers are limited and thats why you are the first to be told about the online site on which you can order this. All of the original suspension, engine, gearbox and bodywork from the spyder have been used though. In 1970 the worlds greatest sports car race was ravaged by periods of torrential rain but through it all came 917 023, driven by hans herrmann and richard attwood. From the moment he added to car to his,already exquisite, collection, it became clear this particular car needed a complete restoration. The cars and drivers in studio slipcased edition, jeff zwart follows up his awardwinning book, porsche rennsport, with exquisitely rendered images of 17 of the most beautiful and historic 917s. Driving this very car chassis number 917053, the last coupe built for the factoryaffiliated martini racing team, gijs van lennep and dr. Porsche panamera for sale in fairfax, va with photos. Porsche 917021, the subject of a new book by jacques breuer and raymond collignon, tells the story of the other hippie porsche 917k, its time racing in the 1970 world championship of makes and subsequent life as a road. In april 1970, it was sold to the finnish aaw team and then painted in the red and yellow colours of its title sponsor. Schon eher ein handbuch des 021 als eine dokumentation. The remains of 917 012 021 where then sold to david piper which rebuilt it in time for kyalami 1971 where he run with 2car team. Porsche 917k flat12 pure engine sound in action on track. A little overproduced and obviously made to promote a book, but some really high quality video here. Porsche built circa 60 variations on the 917 theme, including 917 10 and 917 30 canam models.
Porsche 917 part 1 gunnar racing restoration teamgunnar. Book porsche 917021 the fabulous story selection rs. The car had a 5litre engine for the south african event and it saw the flag in second place. Gunnar racing restored 917 015 from 917 01 021 in 19992000, but recreated 917 01 021 using the original roll bar and rear section of the chassis. This magnificent book tells the story of the most important porsche 917 of. Porsche 917021 l the fabulous story motoring books. This book provides detailed insight into not only this race but also the six others in which 917 023 took part, supported by a superb collection of period photographs, many in colour.
Apr 30, 20 porsche 917 021 april 30, 20 april 28, 2017 tim havermans 2523 views 917, book, jacques breuer, raymond collignon the porsche 917 is one of the most iconic racecars ever produced by porsche. Description forty years in the history of the porsche 917021 described by an enthralling investigation that includes a journey to the heart of deepest germany, trips to stuttgart and hamburg as well as the black forest, the moselle region and the rhine. Meanwhile, the factorybacked jw automotive 917s captured the world championship of hailed by many as the greatest racing car of all time, the 917s story is packed with superlatives. The 917 gave porsche its first overall wins at the 24 hours of le mans in 1970 and 1971. Memories of porsche 917 021 at le mans 24h and driving at spa francorchamps. The iconic porsche 917 was an extremely important race car for the company as the one that enabled it to take its first overall win at the 24 hours of le mans in 1970. Porsche 917021 the fabulous story 31st january 2018 by. Forty years in the history of the porsche 917 021 described by an enthralling investigation that includes a journey to the heart of deepest germany, trips to stuttgart and hamburg as well as the black forest, the moselle region and the rhine. The ultimate book about the porsche 917 documents detailed descriptions of d. Jan 21, 20 porsche 917021, the subject of a new book by jacques breuer and raymond collignon, tells the story of the other hippie porsche 917k, its time racing in the 1970 world championship of makes and subsequent life as a road. The book also covers the chapter in its life when the car was owned by joachim grossmann, when he turned the car in a streetlegal 917. The porsche 917 page contains all related products, articles, books, walkarounds and plastic scale modeling projects dedicated to this vehicle.
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